Hamilton Beach Food Processor
Score: 75/100
Black+Decker 3-Cup Food Chopper Black
Score: 71/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach 70730 is a high-power 450 W processor offering versatile slicing, shredding, and chopping with a large 10-cup bowl. Its bulk and weight make it less suitable for small kitchens, and it lacks a safety interlock. Ideal for families needing high capacity and multi-functionality.
The BLACK+DECKER HC300B is a compact 3-cup chopper with a 175 W motor and dishwasher-safe parts, offering solid pureeing capability for small batches. Its single-pulse control and tendency to leak with wet foods limit its versatility. Ideal for beginners or small households needing quick, space-saving chopping.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
450 Wbest | 175 W | |
2.37 Lbest | 0.71 L | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.13 kg | 0.816 kgbest |
2best | — | |
1 years | 2 yearsbest | |
3best | — | |
40.6 cmbest | 17.78 cm | |
25.4 cmbest | 16.51 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Performance(1) | ||
Bowl Capacity (L) | 2.37 L | 0.71 L |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Motor Power (W) | 450 W | 175 W |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Build & Design(6) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.13 kg | 0.816 kg |
Height (cm) | 40.6 cm | 17.78 cm |
Width (cm) | 25.4 cm | 16.51 cm |
Depth (cm) | 21.6 cm | 12.7 cm |
Blade Material | stainless_steel | Stainless steel |
Blade Type | s_blade, reversible_slicing_shredding_disc | Stay-sharp |
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Professional sources are limited; product pages and retailer descriptions highlight the powerful motor, multi-functionality and easy cleanup, but note the lack of independent third-party reviews.
Everyday users appreciate the motor power, dishwasher-safe parts and compact size of the 3-cup version, but commonly mention the absence of slicing/shredding capability in smaller models and the bulkiness of the larger 8-cup unit.
Professional reviewers view the HC300B as a basic, entry-level chopper that excels at pureeing but delivers only fair chopping results for harder items like almonds and onions. It is praised for its simplicity and compactness but noted for limited functionality compared to larger food processors.
Everyday users consistently praise the chopper's ease of use, sharp blades, compact size, and dishwasher-safe parts, often calling it a lifesaver for quick meals and baby food. Recurring complaints focus on leaks with wet foods, over-mushing, and difficulty handling very small pieces.
